# Sherwin Williams Interesting Aqua

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/interesting-aqua-sw-6220](https://plan-home.com/color/interesting-aqua-sw-6220)

Sherwin Williams Interesting Aqua SW 6220 is a muted blue-green with a noticeable gray cast, giving it a soft, weathered appearance rather than a bright tropical aqua look. Its cool undertone reads clean and airy in daylight, while lower or warmer lighting can bring out more of its subdued gray-blue side. This medium-light shade suits bathrooms, bedrooms, laundry rooms, and built-ins where a calm wash of color is wanted without a high-saturation finish. Pair Interesting Aqua with crisp white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, charcoal accents, or warm sand-colored textiles for contrast. On larger walls, it has enough depth to be visible while still keeping the overall room light.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Interesting Aqua
- **Color code:** SW 6220
- **HEX:** #9bafb2
- **RGB:** 155, 175, 178
- **LRV:** 40.89%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue
- **Collections:** Living Well

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 188° Saturation: 12.92% Value: 69.8%
- **HSL:** hsl(188, 13, 65)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 12.92 Magenta: 1.69 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 30.2
- **YIQ:** Y: 169.362 I: -12.882 Q: -3.297
- **XYZ:** X: 36.881 Y: 40.842 Z: 48.048
- **CIE Lab:** L:70.065 a:-6.28 b:-3.877
- **CIE Luv:** L:70.065 u:-10.895 v:-4.727
- **Decimal:** 10203058
- **Hunter Lab:** 63.908, -8.827, 0.16

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Aqua-Sphere](https://plan-home.com/color/aqua-sphere-sw-7613)
- [Benjamin Moore Silken Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silken-blue-csp-670)
- [Benjamin Moore Colorado Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-colorado-gray-2136-50)
- [Sherwin Williams Dutch Tile Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/dutch-tile-blue-sw-0031)
- [Sherwin Williams Meditative](https://plan-home.com/color/meditative-sw-6227)
- [Sherwin Williams Breezy](https://plan-home.com/color/breezy-sw-7616)
- [Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-nimbus-gray-2131-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Ocean City Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ocean-city-blue-718)
- [Behr Ovation](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ovation)
- [Behr Nor'Wester](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-norwester)
- [Benjamin Moore Buxton Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-buxton-blue-hc-149)
- [Benjamin Moore Santorini Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-santorini-blue-1634)
- [Sherwin Williams Languid Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/languid-blue-sw-6226)
- [Benjamin Moore Mount Saint Anne](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mount-saint-anne-1565)
- [Benjamin Moore Slate Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-slate-blue-1648)
- [Sherwin Williams Stardew](https://plan-home.com/color/stardew-sw-9138)
- [Benjamin Moore Cape Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cape-blue-1642)
- [Behr Half Sea Fog](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-half-sea-fog)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams North Star](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-north-star)
- [Sherwin Williams Krypton](https://plan-home.com/color/krypton-sw-6247)
- [Sherwin Williams Lullaby](https://plan-home.com/color/lullaby-sw-9136)
- [Sherwin Williams Breezy](https://plan-home.com/color/breezy-sw-7616)
- [Sherwin Williams Stardew](https://plan-home.com/color/stardew-sw-9138)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Mediterranean](https://plan-home.com/color/mediterranean-sw-7617)
- [Sherwin Williams Morning at Sea](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-at-sea-sw-9634)
- [Sherwin Williams Stargazer](https://plan-home.com/color/stargazer-sw-9635)
- [Sherwin Williams Tranquil Aqua](https://plan-home.com/color/tranquil-aqua-sw-7611)
- [Sherwin Williams Whirlpool](https://plan-home.com/color/whirlpool-sw-9135)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Mauve Tinge](https://plan-home.com/color/mauve-tinge-sw-6280)
- [Sherwin Williams Studio Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/studio-mauve-sw-0062)
- [Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/truly-taupe-sw-6038)
- [Sherwin Williams Heavenly White](https://plan-home.com/color/heavenly-white-sw-6553)
- [Sherwin Williams Original White](https://plan-home.com/color/original-white-sw-7077)
- [Sherwin Williams Palisade](https://plan-home.com/color/palisade-sw-7635)
- [Sherwin Williams Bitter Chocolate](https://plan-home.com/color/bitter-chocolate-sw-6013)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/blue-paint-colors/sw6220

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.